Table of contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Removal
Remove the front pillar.
To remove the shock absorber, you need to compress the coil spring. VAG stations use a special device for this.
Caution: Never release the shock absorber unless the spring is compressed.
Compress the spring with a special device.
Caution: If the clamps of the device are inserted into the coils of the spring, be careful to ensure that they are securely clamped and that the clamps cannot slip off the spring.
Caution: Always compress the spring in three evenly spaced points around the circumference. The spring force is high, so use only a strong tool. Never use wire to compress the spring. Risk of accident!
Unscrew the nut with pliers or a special tool VW-524.
Unload the spring
Remove the lower spring seat, spring cup, spacer washer, bump stop and coil spring.
Unscrew the screw cap using tool 40-201 A.
Note: Liquid shock absorbers are installed as standard. In case of repair, remove the piston and piston rod, drain the liquid from the housing.
If the shock absorber insert in the front strut is rusted, knock out the insert using a wrench and hammer.
Installation
Attention: Springs of different groups are produced. Use springs only with the same color markings.
Insert new shock absorbers. If an old shock absorber is installed, it should be checked.
Assemble the shock absorber according to Fig. 40-763.
Compress the coil spring with the device and insert it into the shock absorber strut. Make sure that the end of the spring is correctly positioned in the lower plate.
Tighten the spline nut to 50 Nm. Use the VAG 3078 or HAZET 2593-22 tool for this. Hold the piston rod from turning with a key, such as the HAZET 2110-7
Slowly release the spring.
Install the shock absorber strut.
[This publication is borrowed from the resource audimanual.ru]